A cup of tea and a biscuit: Recent Episodes
Pranusha Naidoo
A weekly conversation to discuss the challenges and celebrate the successes that we face as women in life, career, love and life in general!
Grief can be all consuming and probably one of the hardest things to navigate. In today's episode I share some of my personal struggles in the hope that it would help someone else in their healing journey.
In our second installment of this series, we unpack three more principles namely; Shoshan, Ganbaru and Shirin-Yoku. All of these principles combined aim to help build a health foundation and more fulfilling life.
The next two episodes cover some interesting Japanese principles that can be used in everyday life. There are six that I would like to touch base on and in part one of this series we cover the first three which are Kaizen, Ikigai and Wabi-Sabi. Spend some time with me and learn how we can incorporate some of these into everyday life.
Why are some people more successful than others? (given defining success is a relative term). It got me thinking how are some people so tenacious and agile enough when faced with adversity and why do others seem to struggle
Ever pondered the oxymoron that is the concept of self-help. This got me thinking and about how it's okay to be vulnerable and seek assistance from trusted and knowledgeable resources.
Sometimes as we grow and evolve, our groups and friendship circles change and no longer become environments that bring us joy or fulfil us. We tend to outgrow situations, people and places and despite the torment we feel for the change in those instances, it is ok to move on and seek out new arenas and spaces
We all struggle with making time for ourselves and resting - unless we are absolutely forced to or until we start experiencing symptoms of burnout; which is often too late!
In today's episode we talk about prioritising rest and recuperation and being intentional about what self-care really means and ensuring that we are advancing our personal health and vitality
Ever had an experience where you're feeling triggered and anxious and in a situation where you feel emotional. Today we discuss triggers, how to identify them, manage your reaction and some advice on how to manage moving forward.
I've been fostering puppies at the moment and watching them growing and learning gave me cause for reflection and what I've seen is some approaches that we could adopt in everyday life and take a page out of a young pup's book!
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are overly self-critical or so focused on the journey ahead that you have completely ignored your success thus far?
Today we explore embracing the struggle and more importantly celebrating the path we have already travelled. Whilst it is great to maintain a sense of humility - don't forget to celebrate the boss that you are or the one that you are evolving into!
This we talk about prioritising ourselves and how when we neglect our own needs, it can impact on the quality of our relationships with those around us.
How many times have you found yourself comparing your life to others or dealt with other people's perceptions of how you should be living life according to their standards or norms. In today's episode we talk about living authentically and being your true to yourself
How often have you heard it said "this too shall pass"?
In today's episode we discuss how none of life's events are permanent and how to navigate the good and the bad
How often have you found yourself getting overwhelmed and overthinking about a situation or a relationship and it drives you into a complete frenzied state.
Today we share experiences on overthinking and how it affects our state of being
Have you found yourself engaging in self-destructive and sabotaging behaviours in relationships? How have have you handled this in the past and are you aware of your triggers and instilled healthy interventions to help you along?
Have you ever felt stuck, like you are not achieving anything and questioning your impact? In today's episode we unpack those feelings and how to pull ourselves out of the slump (when we are ready to)
How many times do we start a new year with an arbitrary wish list of what we want to change without even doing a full review of the year that was. Today, we discuss having some proper realisations about where we are in our lives that will help foster healthier behaviours and lead to interventions that are more sustainable.
The end of year madness can be crazy and navigating the endless to do list can be challenging. today we discuss prioritising yourself and making time for rest and recharging!
Personal growth can be a tumultuous journey filled with ups and down. In today's episode we talk embarking on your own journey and how functioning out of your comfort zone can bring immense abundance and rewards.
Have you struggled with relationships and setting firm boundaries with the people in your life. Today we discuss the different types of boundaries, how to tackle and recognise when we don't have adequate boundaries and some quick tips for establishing and maintaining them
Evolving friendships can be unsettling and challenging. Today we discuss how to manage the dynamic when things no longer serve you
Sometimes the challenges of the daily grind and life in general throws hurdles and adversity our way. In this week's episode we discuss how we can become resilient and how to build coping mechanisms that help us navigate these challenges
How often do you struggle with saying No to others and people pleasing. In today's episode we talk about empowering ourselves to say no and choosing ourselves
Have you struggled with moving forward from previous hurt and trauma. Today we unpack forgiveness and how it can be a release and positive experience for you!
How often have you found yourself tired and burnout and feeling like you've lost your purpose. Today we discuss striking a balance between the mind, body and soul and doing things that feed our spirits
This week we discuss vulnerability and the strength it takes to not be vulnerable but to embrace it!
This week discussing the practice of gratitude and how this simple activity brings about abundance and positivity into your life
Many of us at some point in our lives have struggled with imposter syndrome and the lack of confidence in our ability. We take a deeper look at the different types of imposter syndrome and discuss some ways to cope and develop belief and faith in one's own ability!
Have you ever found yourself going through life almost robotically. Multi-tasking and consumed with endless thoughts that we forget to take in the moments that we are living in. In this episode we talk about being present and relishing life's moments
Have you ever had those moments where you find yourself having negative or self-deprecating thoughts running through your mind? We all suffer through those moments that can diminish one's sense of value and self-worth. Let's chat about how we can overcome those moments and focus on maintaining a positive mindset and embracing self-love!